Long-term peritoneal dialysis causes morphologic and functional changes in the peritoneal
membrane. Although mesothelial-mesenchymal transition of peritoneal mesothelial cells is a …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage renal
disease that is equivalent to hemodialysis with respect to adequacy, mortality, and other …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an efficient renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage
renal disease. Even if it ensures an outcome equivalent to hemodialysis and a better quality …

Increased tear osmolarity is an essential feature of dry eye disease. Curcumin, a natural
polyphenol extracted from herb turmeric, has recently been reported to have anti …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely accepted renal replacement therapy for patients with end-
stage renal disease (ESRD). Morphological and functional changes occur in the peritoneal …

Inhibitors of EGF receptor (EGFR) have antifibrotic effects in several organs, but the effect of
these inhibitors on the development of peritoneal fibrosis is unknown. Here, we explored the …

MCP1 is upregulated by various stimuli, including LPS, high glucose, and hyperosmolality.
However, the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation of the MCP1 gene under …

Chronic exposure to commercial glucose-based peritoneal dialysis fluids during peritoneal
dialysis induces peritoneal membrane damage leading to ultrafiltration failure. In this study …

Purpose.: To evaluate mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and nuclear factor-κB (NF-
κB) signaling pathways in pterygium and pterygium-free conjunctivas. Methods.: Primary …

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is an infrequent but serious complication of
peritoneal dialysis (PD). The pathogenesis is unknown but speculation is ongoing. The …